EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Family Eldercare supports seniors and adults with disabilities in Central Texas. We are recognized experts in aging and are mission-driven in providing quality client-centered services to our community.

Our employees are rewarded and recognized through:

  • employer-paid (employee only) medical, dental, and vision health insurance
  • health savings and flexible spending accounts
  • flexible work schedules
  • vacation, sick, and personal time off
  • 11-paid Holidays
  • 403(b) plan with discretionary 5% employer match
  • new hire referral bonuses
  • quarterly employee retreats
  • recognition programs
  • wellness initiatives

We seek experienced professionals with reliable transportation, valid Texas Driver’s License, auto insurance; and, are able to pass criminal history background, motor vehicle driving record, and extensive reference checks. Applicants who share our core values of integrity, stewardship, collaboration, compassion, excellence, passion, and commitment are invited to send resumes and compensation expectations to Human Resources at [email protected]

Case Managers – Money Management

Updated: June 1, 2018
Job Summary:

The Case Manager, Money Management maintains a caseload of 35-40 clients, providing representative payee and/or bill payer services to ensure financial and housing stability.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, or related field
  • Two (2) years’ case management experience working with special needs populations; adults with disabilities, homeless adults, and/or aging
  • Experience developing client budgets and maintaining financial records
  • Knowledge of community services, resources, entitlements, and how to access them
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office software applications and Outlook email and calendaring features
  • Must have reliable transportation, valid Texas Driver’s License, and auto insurance
  • Ability to pass a criminal, motor vehicle, and financial background check
  • Bilingual in American Sign Language and experience with hearing impaired individuals preferred
Competencies:
  • Collaborative and highly effective in a team environment with multiple lines of supervision
  • High initiative; recognize and resolve issues, offer ideas for improvement, follow instructions in completing tasks, and accountability for errors
  • Ability to interact, develop, and maintain productive relationships with clients, families, coworkers, and volunteers
  • Ability to work independently, effectively respond to changing priorities, and complete assignments within required timeframes under minimal supervision
  • Ability to clearly articulate in both verbal and written communications
  • Ability to modify communication methods to meet client needs
  • Highly organized with strong multi-tasking and prioritization skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to safely and successfully per form the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
  • Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs

Learn about Family Eldercare’s Money Management Program.

Keep Austin Housed AmeriCorp Program: Family Eldercare

Did you know that Family Eldercare hosts two (2) full time AmeriCorps members through the Keep Austin Housed Americorps program?

AmeriCorps members work directly with our clients to access critical community resources and become self-sufficient. If you are interested in working with our organization or one of nine others in Austin, check out AmeriCorps Facebook page, check out this short video, and fill out an application!

Posted: August 31, 2017; Updated:  June , 2018
Job Summary:

Keep Austin Housed (KAH), a project of Front Steps, affects positive change in the lives of children, youth, and adults who are at-risk of experiencing, currently experiencing, or have formerly experienced homelessness. KAH places 35 full-time members in 10 non-profits in Austin. Members serve 40 hours per week over the course of an 11-month term, in which they work directly with individuals to overcome barriers to housing, employment, and personal stability. In addition to work at their sites, members develop personally and professionally through team building events, trainings, and service opportunities.

Position Description: Family Eldercare’s Money Management Program provides homeless and near homeless seniors, low-income seniors and adults with disabilities with the support they need to live in the community with the maximum amount of independence. Case Management Aids will assist with case management and mentoring support for clients by assessing needs and developing action plans to address stable housing and personal stability goals (E.g. employment, education, application and receipt of financial benefits, life skills seminars, mental health care, substance abuse issues, social activities, budgeting, criminal histories, etc.).  In addition, they will recruit community volunteers through volunteer fairs, community education presentations, media advertisements and other publicity efforts, and outreach to diverse community groups (faith community, businesses, civic groups, universities and college, housing program residents).

Access to a vehicle is required.

Members Will:
  • Work directly with adults who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, and/or are formerly homeless.
  • Aid with existing case management services to address specific barriers clients are experiencing regarding his or her housing, employment, and/or personal stability goals.
  • Members will educate the community about homelessness as well as recruit, train and coordinate volunteers in supporting client, site, and project needs.
  • Attend regular trainings and participate in community service projects.
Member Benefits:
  • Living allowance
  • Education award
  • Health Insurance
  • Student loan forbearance on qualified federal loans
  • Professional Development and training opportunities
Requirements:
  • Members must be at least 20 years old
  • Some college experience
  • Work and/or volunteer experience with the homeless populations and/or general service delivery is preferred
  • Reliable transportation with personal vehicle

All Members are required to wear the AmeriCorps logo daily while in service, including at their service sites and while participating in all AmeriCorps-related activities. Members will be required to pass a National Criminal Background Check before beginning service.

For More Information:

Website: http://www.frontsteps.org/what-we-do/keep-austin-housed

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (512) 694-4546

Learn about Family Eldercare’s Money Management Program.

Front Steps Keep Austin Housed is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, citizenship status, or sexual orientation.

To Apply:

Visit https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=71280 and click “Apply Now” or visit www.my.americorps.gov, click search listings, and search for Keep Austin Housed.